Shalika Eaddy-Henderson , LCSW

Shalika Eaddy-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship concerns and a wide range of life changes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker she brings clinical training and practical experience to work with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents and adults, and has served populations facing homelessness and substance use challenges.

Her professional path began in a nontraditional way - while working at a bank she completed a Master of Public Administration at the University of New Haven, an experience that shaped her understanding of the everyday pressures that can contribute to mental health struggles. She later earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and is nearing completion of a Doctorate in Social Work at Capella University. Those academic and professional experiences inform a pragmatic, strengths-based approach to care.

In sessions she focuses on meeting clients where they are, inviting the individual to lead how each meeting begins while offering structure that supports progress. She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive strategies and mindfulness tools to help with issues such as low self-esteem, ADHD, addiction, family conflict, grief, anger and coping with major life transitions. Her style emphasizes collaboration, practical skills and attention to the client’s goals and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shalika Eaddy-Henderson uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work - this approach helps people who need emotional support, greater self-understanding, and help making decisions based on their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, panic and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy offers techniques for staying grounded in the present moment and can reduce reactivity to stress and trauma triggers.

Choosing the most helpful approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, try strategies and adjust methods based on what works best for the individual, ensuring treatment reflects each person’s goals and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those balancing work, family or mobility limitations. These formats make scheduling easier, allow therapy to fit into varied routines and help maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while still enabling meaningful work with licensed professionals and therapists.